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DESTINATION: El Salto, Mexico FISH: Largemouth Bass PEAK SEASON: September-July THE FISHING: There might be a few lakes out there that produce larger largemouths on occasion, but none are as consistent as Lake El Salto at producing huge catches of quality sized bass with the ever-present potential to catch a true giant. For more than 30 years, El Salto has been one of the world’s best bass fisheries, and it remains right at the top of the bucket list for travelling bass anglers. It is a place where 100-fish days are normal, the average fish weighs 4 to 5 pounds, and 7- to 10-pound fish are a regular occurrence. The best day on El Salto? Well, the lake record bass weighed 18 pounds, 6 ounces. The record for most bass caught in a day stands at 607 fish. El Salto is a 25,000-acre impoundment of the Elota River. It sits in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. A yearround growing season and the introduction of Florida strain largemouth bass in the 1980s helped build this big-bass factory. Abundant tilapia as a forage species as well as varied habitat and lots of sunken timber maintain it. If all this doesn’t pique your interest, it’s worth mentioning that many of the biggest fish caught each year from El Salto are victims of topwater tactics. INFORMATION: www.anglersinn.com
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DESTINATION: Khentii Aimag and Khovsgol Aimag, Mongolia FISH: Siberian Taimen PEAK SEASON: June 15-October THE FISHING: Imagine fly fishing a river for trout that can weigh 20 pounds
or more. Now imagine these giant trout surface feed on ducks and rodents instead of insects. Sounds like a fairytale, right? Well it’s not. Fish like this actually exist, but the behaviors of Mongolia’s Siberian taimen are more aptly described as the stuff of nightmares than fairytales. The taimen is the largest, most ferocious salmonid in the world. Tactics for catching them include chugging giant topwater poppers on 9-weight fly rods, and the violence exhibited on a taimen’s take can only be matched by the ensuing fight. Anglers can expect to tangle with good numbers of taimen in the 6- to 15-pound range on a week-long camp-and-float through gorgeous Mongolian canyons. A trophy longer than 40 inches and weighing 25 pounds or more is a definite possibility. But the fishing is only part of what makes a Mongolia so special. The warmth of Mongolian hospitality, the skill of its guides and the beauty of its scenery make for an unforgettable expedition. Taimen fisheries in Mongolia are catch-and-release, fly fishing only with a single barbless hook.
DESTINATION: San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador FISH: Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna PEAK SEASON: January-April THE FISHING: Everyone has heard of the tortoises, diving iguanas and other strange wildlife that made the Galapagos Islands famous. The incredible bluewater fishing is not as well publicized. Deep sea currents carry warm waters and plentiful baitfish past this underwater mountain range about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Blue, black and striped marlin congregate to feed around banks that rise to 300 and 600 feet from more than 2,000 feet of water. It’s some of the best fishing in the Pacific, and it’s only about an hour’s run from the docks at San Cristobal. The striped marlin bite might be the best in the world, with fast action for fish that average 200 pounds and get up into the 350-pound range. Blacks and blues are less frequently encountered than striped marlin, but they are plentiful and big. Fish from 500 to 800 pounds are the norm. Topwater popper fishing for yellowfin tuna is off the chain for fish up to 150 pounds. Big dorado, African pompano and Almaco jacks are bonus fish. And the wahoo fishing is good, as well. INFORMATION: sportfishgalapagos.com
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DESTINATION: Florida Keys, U.S.A. FISH: Tarpon PEAK SEASON: April-June THE FISHING: Although the Florida Keys aren’t as remote as many of the marquee fishing destinations this planet offers, the fishing is second to none. On the southern edge of the continent, where the Gulf Stream carries fecund waters from the Gulf of Mexico through the Florida Straits to the Atlantic, this chain of islands is perfectly situated to create one of the most productive marine environments in the world. Big-game sportfishing and backcountry fly fishing arose from the outstanding and diverse fisheries of The Keys. Year-round, there is excellent fishing inshore, nearshore and offshore. One of the most iconic of these fisheries is for big flats tarpon. There are always tarpon present in the Florida Keys, and nowhere else in the world do they run so thick through clear, shallow waters during their migrations. In ultra-clear water, sight fishing for these beasts from a flats skiff has to be the ultimate shallow-water experience. The size and raw power of tarpon are unmatched among flats species. The aerial displays of fish heavier than 100 pounds are part of what makes fishing in The Keys legendary. INFORMATION: fla-keys.com
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Franklin County, Florida DESTINATION: Franklin County, Fla. FISH: Tarpon, Redfish, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Pompano PEAK SEASON: June-December THE FISHING: Take a step back in time to experience Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Every cast could produce something different in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Last month, Hurricane Michael lashed out on this beautiful slice of the Panhandle, but the fisheries should bounce back as strong as ever. You’ll find offshore species like wahoo, grouper and sailfish, as well as inshore species like pompano, redfish, tarpon, jack crevalle and speckled trout. In early spring, look for cobia and Spanish mackerel nearshore, while inshore you’ll find trout and redfish crushing topwaters. In summer, the king mackerel bite can be non-stop and tarpon are big and plentiful. Several species of snapper and grouper are always on the menu while offshore, blackfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish and more can be had. As we get into fall, big jacks will be tearing up tackle and the delicious flounder will be found as they spawn. False albacore or bonito can warm up a cool day in the blue water, also. From the mouth of the Apalachicola River to Carrabelle, you’ll find some of the hottest action anywhere! Redfish, trout and flounder abound, and you can cast for freshwater species like bass and stripers the same day. INFORMATION: www.floridasforgottencoast.com
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DESTINATION: Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii FISH: Pacific Blue Marlin PEAK SEASON: April-September THE FISHING: If a giant marlin is on your bucket list, there may be no better place in the world to check it off than on the Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. On the southeastern end of a 1,500-mile archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, massive shield volcanoes protect the leeward side of the Big Island from wind and rain, resulting in nearly perpetual calm seas off the Kona Coast. Three miles from land, the bottom drops into 6,000-foot depths while winds and topography create miles-wide cyclonic eddies that funnel nutrient-rich water up into the warm surface layers. These localized patches of biologically productive water attract big pelagics. Within sight of land, there is the opportunity to catch six species of billfish, six species of tuna, ono (wahoo) and mahi-mahi, among others. The main drawing card is blue marlin… big ones. Kona lays claim to more than 80 blues heavier than 1,000 pounds over the years, and that doesn’t include all the granders that were released. More than half of all the granders ever recorded from the Hawaiian Islands were caught off the Kona Coast. INFORMATION: www.gohawaii.com
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DESTINATION: Kamchatka, Russia FISH: Rainbow Trout PEAK SEASON: July-September THE FISHING: Some scientists believe the Kamchatka Peninsula is where rainbow trout originated in a web of cold-water rivers on Russia’s eastern coast. With very few roads and little human population to speak of, this roughly 100,000-square-mile slice of land across the Bering Sea from Alaska is as remote as it gets. In fact, the only feasible way to access its hundreds of miles of trout water is by helicopter. Kamchatka is a place that makes even the Alaskan tundra seem overpopulated with humans. It offers a wilderness experience unlike any other, and the fishing isn’t too shabby, either. Trout that eat dry flies, streamers and deer-hair mice skated across the surface average 20 to 22 inches. Each short season, anglers catch 30-inchers that are aggressive and as hot as they come. And while the rainbows are the headliners, there are also several species of Pacific salmon that make annual runs into the peninsula. Huge kundzha, a close relative of Dolly Varden, weigh into the teens. And trophy grayling round out a diverse fishery that’s one of the most unspoiled on the planet. INFORMATION: www.thebestofkamchatka.com
DESTINATION: Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina FISH: Striped Bass, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Shellcracker PEAK SEASON: Year-round THE FISHING: For a world-class freshwater fishery, the Santee Cooper lakes in South Carolina are as accessible as it gets. Interstate I-95 crosses Lake Marion and I-26 flanks the twin-lake system to the south. The lakes are connected by a 7-mile-long diversion canal, which provides another unique fishery. Lake Marion’s 102,400 acres of water are a timber-studded, aquatic vegetation-laden fish factory, while Lake Moultrie’s 59,900 acres have an incredible diversity of underwater cover and structure. This twin-lake system provides unmatched freshwater diversity. Marauding striped bass provide surface-schooling triple-digit catches per boat in peak season. The state record blue catfish was taken in 2017 and topped 113-pounds. Catfish in the 50- to 70-pound class are reasonable targets, and the big-fish population is on an upsurge. The system currently holds the world record channel catfish at 58-pounds. Need more? Crappies are abundant and commonly exceed 2 pounds, with 3-pound-plus fish distinctly possible. The system holds state records for black crappie at 5-pounds, largemouth bass topping 16-pounds and the former world record shellcracker that tipped the scales to 5 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces. Santee Cooper is the living legend of freshwater fishing. COASTALANGLERMAG.COM • THEANGLERMAG.COM I NOVEMBER 2018 I NATIONAL 9 INFORMATION: www.santeecoopercountry.org
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ifteen years ago, a friend and I flew into San Jose and took a small plane to Quepos, Costa Rica, where we fished offshore on a 42 express boat called Fishing Frenzy. It was my first fishing trip to Costa Rica, and I didn’t know it at the time, but the over-the-top offshore experience was typical for this tropical Central American paradise. It consisted of plenty of tuna, sailfish and dorado, and the never-ending chase for marlin. The trip had such an impact that it became an annual event. Then, four years ago everything changed. I started some business dealings in Costa Rica, which allowed me to begin splitting time between Costa Rica and my native south Florida. It has been the adventure of a lifetime. I’m not sure I can say what specifically drew me to Costa Rica. I think it’s a little bit of everything. The people, the adventure, the fishing and the beautiful scenery are all truly amazing. The people are always happy and definitely live the national slogan “Pura Vida,” which translates to “The Pure Life.” The diversity and magnificence of the scenery is over the top. Delivering Coastal Angler Magazine throughout the country has exposed me to different and varying locations. Within a four hour drive I can be exposed to the volcanos and hot springs of Arenal, the gorgeous beaches and surfing of Guanacaste, the beautiful and exotic jungles of Golfito and the Osa Peninsula, the quiet beauty and fishing of the Nicoya Peninsula, the world class surfing and fishing of Herradura, Hermosa and Quepos, and even the cooler climates and cultural centers of the Central Valley. The tourism of Costa Rica is truly an adventure. From ziplining through a jungle canopy to four wheeling up a mountain, from white water rafting to rappelling down a waterfall, and even seeing sloths and monkeys in their natural habitats, the adventures are endless. Adventure definitely exists in the fishing of Costa Rica. In 2017 the Herradura Quepos fishery was named the No. 1 billfishing area in the world by the Billfish Report. Offshore fishing easily offers the complete line up of pelagic fish and often includes double-digit catches. This is one of the few countries where catching an offshore billfish grand slam can be accomplished in one day. Last month, Coastal Angler Editor-in-Chief Ben Martin came down and we managed to squeeze in one day of fishing on my 32 Luhrs, Dream II out of Los Suenos. Where else in the world can you catch two blue marlin, two sailfish, and 15 dorado in a day of fishing? The inshore fishing for roosterfish, cubera snapper, snook and even tarpon is also world class. The freshwater fishing offers everything from rainbow bass (guapote) to machaca, and trout to largemouth bass. I have been to many places in the world, and Costa Rica stands out as one of my favorite bucket list destinations. Mike Erickson is co-publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine Costa Rica.
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t’s 2 p.m. on a bright, sunny day and I’m pitching pilchards in the shadow of a small bridge not 50 yards from a marina. As my bait turns and swims momentarily into the sunlight, a sudden swirl connects me to a solid slot-sized snook. My line has been in the water for less than a minute. “It can happen fast,” chuckled Capt. George Gozdz, who in 2019 is scheduled to host a new fishing show on The Sportsman Channel called Unfathomed. “There’s quality snook under almost any significant structure around here.” “Around here” would be the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and St. Lucie River system, an estuarine wonderland on Florida’s southeast coast that stretches 155 miles and dishes up everything from monster snook, gator trout and delicious pompano to king-sized tarpon, jacks and a variety of grouper. The city of Stuart sits dead-center in this expansive maze of fishing heaven, and makes the perfect launch point Capt. George Gozdz shows off a monfor learning these waters. ster St. Lucie River snook. Look for “The diversity in this area is 8- to 10-foot depths with good current something special,” explained Gonear structure to find the big ones, he zdz, “Two systems converge here, said. Photo courtesy of George Gozdz. the St. Lucie River and Indian River, and St. Lucie Inlet provides access for ocean pelagics like sailfish. Inshore, snook is the most popular target on a year-round basis. From December through March, you’ll find the best action up inside the St. Lucie River because the water is warmest there. The stretch from Rt. A1A (aka: 10 Cent Bridge) west into the north or south fork of the St. Lucie River is the prime winter snook area. I throw Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows and Hydro Poppers in low light conditions and pitch pilchards once the sun gets up in the sky.” Generally speaking, tidal stage doesn’t matter much for these snook, as long as the water is moving. Look for heavy structure near 10-foot depths with good flow and you’ll eventually connect. “Keep in mind this isn’t finesse fishing,” advised Gozdz. “There’s no way to haul a big snook— they can top 40 inches in length—out of heavy structure with light lines. I use 80-lb. test Yo-Zuri Super Braid with an 80- to 100-lb. test Top Knot fluorocarbon leader.” If you are looking to stay overnight in Stuart, Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina (www.piratescoveresort.com; 772-287-2500) is a great choice with affordable rooms, wet slips and free launching around the corner at the Sandsprit Park. To fish with Gozdz, email: ggozdz@bellsouth.net.
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ovember is the month where just about anything can happen in the Gulf of Mexico off south Florida. Offshore water temperatures will be slowly getting cooler and the baitfish will start migrating south. Along with the bait, comes a multitude of species following right behind them. Kingfish, blackfin tuna and cobia are my favorite fish to target in the fall. This year we will have to travel a little deeper than usual due to the red tide problem. Typically, I like to fish the beach area and out to around 50 feet of water for pelagics, but this season I am anticipating the bait will be out a little deeper in cooler waters. The red tide in our area has been out to almost 45 feet of water, depending on which way the wind is blowing that day. You have to find clean water to find the fish in these conditions. Bottom fish are always plentiful in November, as well. The gag
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n the heart of Palm Coast, also known as “the quieter side of Florida,” is a hidden gem: Princess Place Preserve. Named for its unique history, this 1,500-acre wildlife preserve is home to some of the best camping, fishing and hiking in north Florida. Its close proximity to Pellicer Creek, Moody Creek and the
Matanzas River makes for a great family fishing destination. Inside the preserve, there are many private campgrounds, with some featuring their own docks and waterfront views. Located inside the preserve is also a well-kept boat/kayak launch, which allows for easy access to the main waterway, Pellicer Creek. If you don’t want to bring your kayak or simply don’t have one, there is a kayak outpost named Sunrise Outdoors that will deliver a kayak to Princess Place Preserve and pick it up the next day. Pellicer Creek, one of the main fishing outlets in Flagler County, is an undisturbed salt marsh that opens up to the Matanzas River. Heading out of the kayak launch inside of Princess Place, Pellicer Creek will take you to a big body of water that may seem like an infinite fishing hotspot. If you make a right once you reach this opening, you will hit the Pellicer Flats. These flats are quite extensive, but they make targeting the fish much easier. At one time these flats were home to some of the best snook fishing in north Florida. While snook aren’t as abundant anymore, you can still expect an occasional linesider along with redfish, trout and flounder. Fishing these flats is similar to other inshore fishing. The universal light-wire jig head and Gulp! Shrimp combo is a go-to, with paddletails and popping corks being equally effective. At the end of the day, pulling up to your campground and not having to trailer your kayak is a great feeling. There are fire pits as well as grills at each campground that make cooking your catch quick and easy. Primitive campgrounds and other lodging options allow you to get the rest you need to be back on the water early the next day. If you have any questions regarding booking or availability, call Princess Place Preserve at (386) 313-4020. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and I hope you all get a chance to do the same. Cory Gurman is a student at Ponte Vedra High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Besides reveling in the great outdoors, Cory enjoys spending time with his three golden retrievers and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Instagram @fishhunter1119.
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Zoom Vibe worms and flukes. If fishing open water hydrilla, throw Rattle Traps, Yozuri 3d minnows or Rapala X Raps. If your lure snags in the vegetation make sure to rip it out and shake the rod tip to clear the lure during the retrieve – many times the fish strike when the lure is full of grass screaming out of the vegetation. My personal favorite is live wild shiners fished under a float for trophy lunker black bass. Shallow sandy areas and hydrilla are your best bets. Crappie will still be in deeper water until the first of the year. Fish open water edges of hydrilla patches. East lake Toho is a good bet for big crappie. Jigs tipped with a minnow are the norm; put as many rods out as you can manage. Blue gills are scattered all over, use red wigglers fished on the bottom.
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When Christmas time nears, we will look for hickory shad, American shad, and blue back herring to show up again. Get ready by checking your tackle and lures. Small spoons and shad darts, ice jigs, fly equipment. Although the shad are not supposed to eat during their spawning run, a minnow tipped jig trolled against the current at about 2.0 mph sure works great!
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The Bass bite has been steady all throughout the Chain of Lakes. With the first of this season’s Northeastern blows already passed, the water temp as well as the air temp is getting lower. The top-water bite is picking up as the shad are beginning to group up in large schools, so have a plastic frog or popper bait tied on one of your rods. Find moving water or current coming out of the Dora Canal, Dead River, Haines Creeks or areas with heavy hydrillia edges where the wind creates current and you will find the bass. Harris Chain has been fishing great on lipless crankbaits, medium size swim baits or soft plastic jerk baits and vibrating jigs. If you find eel grass you will also find bass. Canal areas on Lake Griffin are some areas to checkout as well as the canals leading to other lakes on the chain. If we get a good cold snap early this year it will get the fish moving in shallow. 4 ORLANDO
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The Crappie bite has also been better with each passing moon phase, with Lake Eustis, Dora and Carlton all producing some nice size specs as well as good numbers. Bright colored jigs tipped with a minnow or a minnow swimming naked has been the baits of choice. Around the moon phases the fish are moving shallow to spawn, fish groups of pads, Kissimmee grass edges and openings in the vegetation. Once you catch one there are usually several in the same area, slow down and fish thoroughly. In between the moon phases look for fish in the closest deeper water to these same areas. Adjust the depth of your baits in the water column until you start catching them and then adjust your other baits to that depth. Be sure to get registered for the Shad and Crappie Derby and up-load your catch photo to win some great prizes. Crappie are a great species for kids! No boat, no problem - today is the perfect day to book your own guided fishing charter on The Harris Chain of Lakes. Check the deals on: www. cprbasscharters.com. Captain Mark Wyckoff 352-636-6915
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As water temperatures cool, both cobia and tripletail will begin showing up on the Port Canaveral Buoy line and on flotsam, both near-shore and offshore. When sight fishing tripletail try fishing a bucktail jig tipped with a live shrimp hooked through the tail from underneath and if you’re dropping jigs around the buoys, use the same setup but switch out to a heaver jig head. For cobia, when retrieving the jig, do not let it sink. When the cobia sees the jig, reel as fast as you can to emulate a fleeing fish. Tip the cobe jigs with shrimp, squid, or a large soft plastic tail or eel. Both these fish can be found in 20 to 50 foot depths from the bight off Port Canaveral, south to Patrick AFB. Pay close attention to floating debris where tripletail congregate, and rays which hold the cobia.
November is one of the best months to target snook at Sebastian Inlet. While the mullet run is on, anglers should make plans to take advantage of hungry predators. In addition, large flounder and oversized redfish have begun to show up on the Port Canaveral buoy line and in the inlets of Ponce De Leon and Sebastian, and their numbers will increase as the flounder begin their seaward migration out of the lagoon. When targeting flounder around the inlets, I use the same setup I used for tripletail, only drifted slowly bouncing the shrimp tipped jig along the bottom in sandy areas. Another way is a small fingerling mullet (2-3.5 inch candy-sized) with just enough lead for the current. Pin the weight at 10 inches to keep bait near the bottom. Finally, the tailing black drum and redfish have shown up early on the flats in the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons. When targeting black drum, concentrate your efforts on the deeper side on the sandbars that parallel the western shore.
Just go see Nick at the Fish and Dive shop and he will hook you up with whatever you need along with some great looking fresh cigar minnows.
November is a great time of year for fishing. The offshore really starts to get Fired Up so to speak. Bunker are normally in the basins more consistently and much easier to get. Remember to use that large heavy sinking net. If you still can’t locate or catch them you may have to resort to that box of frozen cigars but don’t worry, they work just fine. Just head out to the reefs or ridge and start from there for many species like kings and blackfins or even sails. Typically, this time of year we also see a daily clean line (where the water goes from muddy to clear). Fish that clean water side break and you should do just fine. Normally Thanksgiving is that time frame that everything really turns on but typically this whole month is a FireFight. The typical stinger wire rigs work just fine with a size 4 treble hook.
Other species that show up well are mahi and wahoo. There’s no secret here to this kind of fishing. Use your normal ballyhoo rigs and smaller chuggers and find your weed lines, edges or just fish the stream. The fall run can be just as good or better than the spring run. If you’re looking to keep busy when it’s too rough to go out, fish the jetties with some live mullet or live shrimp, use a small knocker rig or even a split shot. Fluorocarbon is not a bad idea either. Snook and redfish have been doing well and should continue to Fire. Most of all Happy Thanksgiving and I hope we all have a great rest of the year fishing. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us or meet us down at Bluepoints Marina for a few Bluegills. Good Luck.
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Saturday, February 9th 2018 5:30AM-Safe Light : Registration / Launch
1st Place Guaranteed $1500*
St. John's River Lake Monroe Wayside Park * $100/boat (includes Big Bass) *
2:30PM : Weigh In 3:30PM : Raffle Drawing & Trophy Presentation at Boat Tree Marina
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Open to the Public!!
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Come out for a day of fun for the whole family! Eat, Drink, and check out the local vendor booths Enter the raffle for a chance to win awesome prizes! Cheer on the anglers as they weigh-in big St. John's River Bass! Visit SeminoleJuniorAnglers.Org for more information and Registration Forms
Proceeds Benefit Seminole Junior Anglers High School Fishing Organization Tournament and Travel Costs for the 2018/2019 Season *Based on 30+ boats (if under 30 boats, 1st place guarantee will be $1,000)
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Thomas Lumber Company The Seminole Junior Anglers started its season off with outstanding finishes from several of their teams. The teams competed in the first two B.A.S.S events of the year held on Lake Okeechobee on October 6th and 7th. The Saturday 10/6/2018 event, the Florida High School B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Trail tournament brought out 100 teams from throughout the state of Florida. The brother team of Davis and Bryce DiMauro brought home a solid 2th place finish, weighing in 18.03 lbs. With this being their first tournament with the organization, they sent a strong message to the other teams that they better be ready to bring their A game this year. On Sunday, the 7th, the weights were zeroed from the day before and anglers took part in The B.A.S.S. Florida State event. This day brought better results for a number of our teams, and the organization as a whole had a very strong showing. Out of 120 teams that competed, the Seminole Junior Anglers had 7 teams finish in the top 25. Leading the way was the team of Grayson Ashley and AJ Alameda finishing in a strong 7th place. Other notable team finishes were team of DiMauro/DiMauro (11th), Hayes/ Grissom (13th) , Metcalf/Temperly (14th), Knoerzer/Windham (15th), Kinyon/Broxton (18th), and Bloom/Westhelle (21st). The teams will continue their quest to qualify for the national tournament with the next event being held on Lake Toho on October 20th. The month of October will bring a volunteer and fundraising event with the anglers helping out at the Anglers for Conservation Gumbo Wars. This is a great event hosted at Fish On Fire Restaurant in the Conway area and is conducted by a huge group of volunteers for raising funds to donate funds for youth fishing programs and conservation based organizations. Thank you to our season and tournament sponsors, Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine and Instant Insurance of Sorrento sponsoring this article allowing the accomplishments of this next generation of anglers to be shared with the Central Florida community.
Since the year 1925 Thomas Lumber Company has been in its same location at 231 W. Gore Street in down town Orlando. To our knowledge this is one of the last true lumber yards that survived since the start-up of the big box stores, you know the ones. If it is top quality building materials, specialty trim, doors, hardware, custom millwork or just advice then Thomas Lumber is the place to find all you will need. At Thomas Lumber, they offer a full range of material supply options, backed by a combined experience of 150 years. As a customer of Thomas Lumber you will benefit from their long experience and excellent partnership with dedicated vendors/ suppliers. You get an efficient supply chain management that provides you with lumber and building materials at reasonable prices. They inventory a large selection of hard woods, doors, hardware, and those hard to find items associated with all construction projects. Then there is service. This place is not like the big box stores. When you pull into the parking lot you know you will have a different experience at Thomas Lumber. You will be greeted by a knowledgeable lumber tech that will pull your order with you, help pick the best suitable goods available and they load them for you into your vehicle for you and help strap them in, all with a big smile. If your order needs to be delivered to your residence or construction site they will deliver it for FREE!! No need to rent a truck or pay a fee, it is all part of the service they supply. Stop by and visit them or check them out at www.thomaslumber.com or call 407-841-1250 and tell them you read about them in Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine. They are also an annual supporter and sign-up location for the CF Shad and Crappie Derby, so while you are there get registered for this season event.
Sea Tow of Central Florida Sea Tow of Central Florida Lakes is owned and operated By Capt. Kerry Kline. Their large footprint within our Central Florida area is huge extending north to Lake George on the St. John’s River, south to SR 60, east to I-95 and west to SR 301. Their quick assistance is just a phone call away when you need help on the water or with trailer problems on the roadside. Sea Tow is the #1 choice of boaters nationwide for expert onwater assistance. Your membership is a direct connection to highly professional, experienced Captains who can help when it matters most. Whether you are new to boating or an old salt – they have got you covered. The Sea Tow Gold Card provides the full suite of on-water assistance privileges for every boat you own, rent, charter, lease or borrow, as well as to anyone operating your boats. For a small sum of $179.00 per year all of your worries will be left on shore knowing that if anything happens while out on the water Sea Tow is just a phone call away. An average tow on the water will cost about $700.00 if your near or in-shore, tows from miles off shore could be 3 times as much. Some boating insurance policies have boat towing included but most have a limit of $500.00. Coming out of pocket the difference of over $200.00 would pay for you annual membership. If you are a member the tow cost is ZERO! Besides towing they include all types of problems while you are out on your vessel. Boat groundings, dead batteries, out of fuel, jump starts and several others. If you boat in Central Florida or anywhere having a Sea Tow membership will give you peace of mind know you and your family are protected and will be safe and not stranded on the waterways. Contact Capt. Kerry Kline and let them know you read this in Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine for a special discount at 877-8001492 or visit www.seatow.com.
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Boat Dealers New & Consignment Sales 1 - Astor Marine (352) 759-3655
15 - COMING SOON 18 - Monroe Harbor Marina (407) 322-2910
24535 FL-40, Astor, FL 32102 www.astormarine.com
31 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 www.moroneharbor.com
2 - Nobles Marine (352) 787-5792
437 N Palmetto St, Leesburg, FL 34748 or 1931 N. Hwy 19, Crystal River www.noblesmarine.com
6 - Sea Tow of Central Florida Lakes
3 - Holiday Marine (352) 787-4824
1126 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748 www.deckboats.com
9 - Instant Insurance Agency (352) 735-5560 25833 State Road 46, Sorrento, FL 32776 www.instantinsuranceagency.com
4 - Triangle Marine (352) 343-6146
51 - A & D Custom Canvas (407) 331-8184
(877) 800-1492 12307 Wedgefield Drive , Grand Island, FL 32735
725 Montana St. Orlando 32803
11415 US-441, Tavares, FL 32778 www.trianglemarinecenter.biz
Bait & Tackle Shops / Outfitters / Apparel
30 - Aamco East Orlando (407) 277-3311
6304 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando FL 32807 Full Service Mechanics
5 - Lakeside Bait & Tackle (352) 742-3336
25 - Central Florida Marine (407) 647-6262 1021 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 www.centralfloridamarine.com
7 - Owens Fishing & Marine (352) 357-3030
38 - Orlando Boat Sales (407) 253-7111
(386) 668-4491 488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, FL 32713 www.campresort.com
1000 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778
3165 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804 www.orlandoboatsales.com
935 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726
11 - Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort
37 - Southeast Marine (407) 851-1965
7576 S Orange Ave, Pine Castle, FL 32809 www.southeastmarinesales.com
14 - Boat Tree Marina (407) 322-1610 4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 www.boattree.com
24 - Boat Max USA (321) 866-0306
21 - Bitters Bait & Tackle (407) 699-6619
2953 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.boatmaxusa.com 46 - Gibson Truck World (407) 321-0660 3455 S. Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773 www.gibsontruckworld.com 14 - Boat Tree Marina (407) 322-1610 4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 www.boattree.com
69 Lakeview Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34741
45 - Wojo’s Bait & Tackle (407) 891-1003
Oak Park Center, 4245 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
35 - All Star Marine (407) 423-9953 28 W Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806 www.manta.com
4503 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 www. Lakefairviewmarina.com
20 - Team Marine Services (407) 260-8326 8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32810 www.teammarineservices.com
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49 - Martin Tree Service, Inc. (407) 359-1119 1215 Bob White Trail, Chuluota, FL 32766 www.martintreeserviceinc.com 50 - Campbell Renovations Inc. (407) 947-0016 285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com 55 - Vapor and Company (407) 878-7397 3617 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL 32773 www.vaporandco.com 56 - Ice Age Air Conditioning (407) 324-7283
You Can Reach Us 24/7 www.iceageac.com
59 -DK Plumbing (321) 303-1426 Licensed and Insured dkplumbing@cfl.rr.com
Areas Best Picks for Restaurants 47 - Jolly Gator Fish Camp Bar & Grill
7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812 www.fishonfireorlando.com
40 - High Tide Harry’s (407) 273-4422
4645 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 www.hightideharrys.com
33 - Boston’s Fish House (407) 678-2107
Aloma Square Shopping Center, 6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 www.bostonsfishhouse.com
17 - St. Johns River Steak & Seafood (407) 878-0980 550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
37 - Dancing Pig Deli (407) 270-5976
56 - Orlando Outfitters (407) 896-8220
160 Tuskawilla Rd #1204, Winter Springs, FL 32708 www.hueymagoos.com 3 Locations – Winter Springs – Altamonte Springs – Oviedo
26 - DWR Plumbing LLC. (407) 293-3717 6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810
23 - Talon Marine Services (407) 542-7600 439 Aulin Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.talonmarineservices.com
231 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806, www.thomaslumber.com
(407) 447-7637 400 Kane Ct, Oviedo, FL 32765 www.mudhole.com
Home Improvement Contractors & Service Providers
32 - Portside Marine (407) 249-1124 2730 Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32792 www.portsideorlando.com
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2814 Corrine Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 www.orlandooutfitters.com
29 - Lake Fairview Marina (407) 295-0117
19 - Ahoy Marine (407) 323-8373 511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 www.superpages.com
57 - Hollow Point Apparel (386) 547-5455 48 - Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
7024 S Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32809 www.allamericanmarineorlando.com
34 - Thomas Lumber Company (407) 841-1250
39 - Fish on Fire (407) 812-6881
44 - Big Toho Marina (407) 846-2124
36 - All American Marine (407) 855-9988
451 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL 32808 www.codepyramid.com
43 - Bithlo Bait & Tackle (321) 355-0591
670 Kissimmee Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761
Boat improvement / Service & Repair Centers / Replacement Parts
31 - Pyramid Cabinets (407) 947-8499
(407) 349-5554 4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 www.thejollygator.com
10 - Get Hooked Bait & Tackle (407) 704-8755
381 Evangeline Way, Sanford, FL 32771 www.rothrockmarine.com
4650 E State Rd 46, Geneva, FL 32732 www.centralfloridaairboattours.com
65 N US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750 www.bittersbaitandtackle.com
17162 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32833
12 - Rothrock Marine (866) 375-6143
42 - Central Florida Airboat Tours (407) 321-0753
27 - Orlando Painting Service (407) 896-0839 65 Harold Ave, suite B, Winter Park, FL 32789 www.orlandopaintingservice.com
28 - Millennium Electric (407) 420-2001 4340 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 www.millennium-electric.com
41 - Water Works Pressure Cleaning & Sealing (407) 376-9526 490 Buck Lake Lane, Geneva, FL 32732 www.jmwaterworksinc.com
6807 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
22 - Huey Magoo’s (407) 706-6004
13 - Camp House Restaurant (407) 915-5401 100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 www.camphousebarandgrill.com 52 - The Deli (407) 332-8800 4360 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 53 - T J’s Seafood Shack (407) 365-3365
197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765 12231 E Colonial Dr. #230, Orlando(407) 250-4191 www.tjsseafoodshack.com
54 - Otters On The River (407) 636-6300 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford, FL 32771
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Community Service Providers Astor Marine
Team Marine Services
Sylvan – Oasis - Sun Chaser Pontoon Boats Honda – Mercury – Suzuki - Yamaha
Honda Outboard Sales and Service Boat Repairs, Maintenance, Parts
Nobles Marine
Ahoy Marine
24535 FL-40, Astor, FL 32102 Phone:(352) 759-3655 www.astormarine.com
437 N Palmetto St, Leesburg, FL 34748 or 1931 N. Hwy 19, Crystal River Phone: (352) 787-5792 www.noblesmarine.com Mako – Tracker – Nitro – Tahoe - Sportsman Yamaha - Mercury
8235 N. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: (407) 260-8326 www.teammarineservices.com
AHOY MARINE INC.
Lake Fairview Marina
Ranger – Nautic Star - Hurricane – Sweetwater – Bayliner Yamaha, Mercury and Evinrude
Consignment Sales – Outboard Service – Storage – Ship Store – Sailing Classes
4503 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 295-0117 www. Lakefairviewmarina.com
Triangle Marine
All Star Marine
Bennington Pontoons – TideWater Johnson – Evinrude – Yamaha
Service for:Mercury – Yamaha – OMC – Suzuki – Mercuiser – Volvo Detailing - Boat Restoration – Fiberglass Gelcoat Repair – Trailer Repairs
All American Marine
Boat Tree Marina
Service All Outboard Brands – Stern Drives – Canvas – Interiors – Trailer Repair
Crest Pontoon – Yamaha – Suzuki – Volvo Penta
Central Florida Marine
Boat Max USA
Pathfinder – Hewes – Maverick – Mitzi Siff – Gheenoe – Yamaha Your Shallow Specialists
Pioneer Boats – Consignment Sales Authorized dealer for Yamaha and Suzuki
11415 US-441, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone:(352) 343-6146 www.trianglemarinecenter.biz
7024 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 855-9988 www.allamericanmarineorlando.com
1021 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: (407) 647-6262 www.centralfloridamarine.com
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Mercury Marine Premier Service Center Mercury Marine Repower Center Factory Authorized Parts and Service Mariner Parts and Service
Holiday Marine
1126 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748 Phone: (352) 787-4824 www.deckboats.com
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511 E 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 323-8373
28 W Jersey St, Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: 407) 423-9953 www.manta.com
4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 322-1610 www.boattree.com
2953 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: (321) 866-0306 www.boatmaxusa.com
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Community Service Providers Gibsons Truck World
Thomas Lumber Company
Specializing in Ford, Chevy, and Dodge Ram Pre-Owned Trucks Since 1969
Old Fashion Lumber Yard – Lumber – Trim – Custom Doors – Hardware – Delivery – Customer Service
Sea Tow of Central Florida Lakes
Millennium Electric
Free Member Towing – Captain Kerry Kline, Serving All of our Central Fl Area – One Call Service
Commercial – Industrial – Residential Service, Wiring & Repairs
A & D Custom Canvas
Campbell Renovations Inc.
3455 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL Phone: (407) 321-0660 www.gibsontruckworld.com
12307 Wedgefield Drive , Grand Island, FL 32735-8413 Phone: (877) 800-1492
725 Montana St. Orlando 32803 Phone:(407) 331-8184 Boat Covers – Canvas & Bemini Tops – Custom Upholstery – Side Curtains
231 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806, Phone: (407) 841-1250 www.thomaslumber.com
4340 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: (407) 420-2001 www.millennium-electric.com
285 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone:(407) 349-0016 Cell: 407-947-5460 www.campbellrenovationsinc.com State Certified Contractor CBC 1255779 Residential & Commercial New Construction – Renovations – Kitchens – Bathrooms – Additions – Tenant Build Out
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
Vapor and Company
Rod Building Classes – Rod Components & Supplies – Tackle Crafting
Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid Experts in Smoking Cessation Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine Approved! Altamonte Springs Location Too
DWR Plumbing LLC.
Orlando Painting Service
400 Kane Ct, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone:(407) 447-7637 www.mudhole.com
6344 All American Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: (407) 293-3717 Commercial – Residential – Re-Piping – Licensed – Insured – State Certified
Owens Fishing & Marine
935 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726 Phone: (352) 357-3030 Saltwater Tackle & Bait - Ballyhoo, Freshwater Tackle - Live Bait - Wild Shiners Costa - Shimano Top Shelf Dealer Outboard Service & Boat Parts Hunting & Snorkeling Accessories Bow Fishing
3617 S. Orlando Dr. Sanford FL 32773 Phone:(407) 878-7397 www.vaporandco.com
65 Harold Ave, suite B, Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407) 896-0839 www.orlandopaintingservice.com Commercial – Residential Custom Homes – Re-Paint Specialist – Pressure Washing
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Community Service Providers Fish on Fire
Lakeside Bait &Tackle
7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812 Phone: (407) 812-6881 www.fishonfireorlando.com
1000 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: (352) 742-3336 Freshwater Tackle – Live Bait – Wild Shiners – Guide Service - Water Sports
Full Bar – Fresh Seafood – Steaks – Prime Rib – Chicken – Entertainment – Special Events
Boston’s Fish House
Dancing Pig Deli
Aloma Square Shopping Center, 6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 Phone: (407) 678-2107 www.bostonsfishhouse.com
6807 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: (407) 270-5976 Specialty Deli – Fresh Deli Meats -Cuban / American Sandwiches – Catering
Fresh Seafood Flown in Daily from New England – Beer – Wine
St. Johns River Steak & Seafood
Camp House Restaurant
550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 878-0980
100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 Phone: (407) 915-5401 www.camphousebarandgrill.com
On Water Location – Special Events – Full Bar – Steaks – Fresh Seafoodel
T J’s Seafood Shack
197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo 12231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando - Raw Bar Phone:(407) 365-3365 Award winning Fish Tacos - Fresh Seafood Specialties - Raw Bar 2 Locations - Oviedo - East Orlando
American Grill – Full Bar – Cold Beer Wings – Burgers – Sandwiches – Salads
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Huey Magoo’s
160 Tuskawilla Rd #1204, Winter Springs, FL 32708 Phone: (407) 706-6004 www.hueymagoos.com Fresh Chicken Tenders - 7 Locations – Winter Springs – Altamonte Springs – Oviedo
Water Works Pressure Cleaning & Sealing 490 Buck Lake Lane, Geneva, FL 32732 Phone: (407) 376-9526 www.jmwaterworksinc.com
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Tuesday October 30 – 6:30pm, “Derby Kick-off” Hosted at Dick’s Sporting Good in the Seminole Town Center Mall in Sanford. Meet Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine staff for our early registration event to Kickoff the 10th Annual Shad and Crappie Derby. FREE to enter, raffles, give-a-ways - this the only chance to enter before the November 1st start date. Over $5,000 in prizes this season! Join the serious anglers who will be fishing at sunrise on November 1st for their chance at the big one. Thursday November 1 - Safe Daylight, Orlando Coastal Angler Magazines’ 10th Annual Shad and Crappie Derby begins! Check our website or check-out the November issue of Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine to find a sign-up location near you, over 25 locations in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola Counties. FREE to enter and fish, Adult division and Youth division. Monthly prizes for largest fish of the month and Grand prizes for the over-all winners of each division. Tournament continues until the last day in February, fish as much as you want and enter as many fish as you want, spread the word and tell 5 of your angling friends! Saturday November 3 – The Orlando Chapter of AFC (Anglers for Conservation) will be conducting a “Hook Kids on Fishing Program” hosted by the City of Casselberry 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive,Casselberry, FL 32707. 100 Kids expected - visit the City of Casselberry website for more info and to pre-register your child as there are limited slots for only 100 children – max. age is 15. Kids learn about fishing tackle, boating safety, conservation, best practices, how to tie a hook and how to cast a fishing rod. All kids will get a new fishing pole for FREE. Parent must attend with child during program. Looking for volunteers to help - contact Wade Leffel, fourrusty3@yahoo.com. Volunteer start time is 8:30am. Join us for a great family time and a wonderful learning experience!
of each month downtown. Block Party on First Street! Don’t miss the chance for a fun night on the town. Thursday November 8 – 7pm, Backcountry Fly Fishing Association, monthly meeting locations change and are TBD monthly, check our web-site just prior to meeting. This is a “Free” club to join for more info contact or visit www.bfaorlando Thursday November 8 – 6pm, Clermont City Center will be the host for the Clermont CCA Annual Banquet. Open bar starts at 6pm, with lots of silent auction and raffle items, Steak dinner will be provided and starts at 730 pm along with a “Live Auction” with great deals on trips, equipment and too many items to list. For info contact Adam Miller at 407401-7674 or visit ccaflorida. org for tickets and sponsorship opportunities. Join the staff of Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine for this annual event. Proceeds from this event helps anglers with access, water quality issues and conservation projects throughout our State. Saturday, Sunday November 10, 11 - Safe daylight until 3pm, Toho Marine Outdoors will be hosting their Elite OneMan Bass Tour end of year “Classic” on lake Okeechobee launching out of Scott Driver Park on the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee City. 100% payback, 1 place for each 5 entries. $200 entry fee for Classic. For more info or to register call Jimmie Murphy at 352-789-5351 or Mark Lundren 540-809-5238 or visit Tohomarineoutdoors.com. Thursday November 22 – “Thanksgiving Day” The staff at Orlando Coastal Angler Magazine wishes everyone a fun and safe start to our Holiday Season. Enjoy the day with friends and family and take Friday off to go fishing with kids or Grandchildren!
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Seasonal changes are a bit different for central Florida. Without the leaves changing and hardly a drop-in temperature it’s hard to feel as though major differences are right around the corner, but they are. Winter always has a way of sneaking up on us Floridians. Out of nowhere our warm weather breaks and cool fronts come a knocking with weather forecasters screaming of the impending cold to come. But what about the fish? They have no well-dressed people on TV to tell them that they should be sure to have a jacket in the morning. No weather channel to alert them of winter storm so-and-so will be wreaking havoc for the next 4 days, so just hang in there because the 80-degree sunny days will be right back. Fish, just like every other animal use instincts and environmental clues to prepare themselves. Some fish like the black drum love the cooler weather and rush to the flats in large schools. Evacuating the bridge spans and deeper water they enjoyed all summer for sight fishing ready shallows that we all enjoy catching them in. Some like our red fish could honestly care less what the temperature is. However, for a few of the species we enjoy in the summer warm months, life becomes anything but normal business for months on end. Two of the most dominate species that come to mind when thinking of non-winter ready lagoon targets would be snook and tarpon. Both have a lower water temperature threshold of roughly 54 degrees. In water colder than that for a few hours can and will stun them, but if that low temp lasts for a few days they will die. Tarpon have a habit of migration to cure this potential problem in areas where freezing weather is possible. The snook have a different tactic.
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The tarpon is perfectly happy to travel hundreds of miles for what it wants. If anything, this willingness to travel south is the lagoon juvenile tarpons training for the extensive yearly travels they will experience as adults with their never ending north to south movements in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The snook on another hand are a bit more ‘homebody’ in nature and movements. As the lagoons of the space coast is the traditional north range of this species, ones that venture north of that are at risk every cold front. Some of the larger snook will look to offshore deeper water to hold out and until spring winds warm, but most of the fish that we enjoy catching on the beaches through fall will look to find just the right backwater to hold out in. Deeper water, mud bottoms, and mangrove lined seclusion are all factors in a top winter snook spot. Months like November/December and March/April are transition times for the snook, so your best catches can come from those transition areas. Be sure to check out LocalLinesCharters.com to book your instructional kayak fishing charter.
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By CAM Staff ictoria Watts, of Titusville, Fla., had only been fishing a couple years on June 9 when she caught the fish of a lifetime. Her 45.8-pound African pompano is big enough to claim the IGFA women’s 20-pound line class record… if Watts ever gets around to submitting the paperwork. Watts and her former boyfriend Tyler Baruch were drifting live goggle eyes and blue runners over about 300 feet of water out of Boca Raton Inlet. They had been fishing all day without so much as a bite when they decided it was time for one last pass. Well, that last drift did end up being their last of the day, because they needed to get to the docks and weigh a potential record. “When I picked up the rod, Tyler knew right away that I was about to get spooled,” Watts said. “He ran to bring in all the other lines and then fired up the boat to chase it.” After maybe 20 minutes of following the fish and fighting it on a 5000 spinning reel with 20-pound braid, Watts was finally able to gain some ground. She said they thought it was a big sea turtle when they first caught sight of it. When the big African pomp came boatside, it took two gaffs and both anglers to bring it over the rail. “When we finally got it in, we were going crazy,” Watts said. The IGFA All Tackle World Record African pompano weighed 50-pounds, 8-ounces. It was caught out of Daytona Beach by Tom Sargent in 1990. The existing women’s 20-pound line class record is 39-pounds, 5-ounces. That fish was caught by Karen Hogan out of Ft. Pierce, Fla. in 1985.
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reedive spearfishing is the most sustainable way to harvest dinner from the sea. There is no by-catch. The challenge of holding your breath and swimming down to a great depth for a chance at a fish is a risk not many are willing to take. Many people fear sharks. Most spearos have a healthy respect and relationship with sharks. The ability to traverse the unknown and the challenges that we encounter are, in fact, what drives us. It’s not all about who can shoot the largest fish or who can go the deepest. Most of the people in the spearing community are actually more conservative than rod and reel fishermen. One of the reasons for this is that we enter the environment on a personal level. We see the species surrounding the rocks and wrecks we explore. We can decide if there is enough of a species at a location by a visual confirmation. Before pulling the trigger, we can determine if it’s a smart move to harvest a fish. We can selectively harvest so that it won’t have an adverse impact on the
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ovember and December are great fishing months in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River. The water begins to cool, and with air temperature highs in the low to mid 80s, it’s very comfortable. The mullet run is finishing up, and species that prefer cooler water start to return. Pompano and mackerel start showing up in the ocean and lagoon. Bluefish appear in numbers during the mullet run, although there are always some resident bluefish year-round. Snook fishing continues to be excellent on both live bait and artificials. Fishing was good around the St. Lucie inlet and the river last
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population of a particular species at specific location. This is something you cannot do topside in a boat. You might have hooked the last big breeding black grouper at your honey hole without realizing it. Spearos strive to avoid that crucial mistake. As freedivers, we are aware of the importance of management because we see it first-hand every day. There is a perception that spearos have an underwater machine gun and we are just mowing down every fish in our path. That is not the case. We train our eyes and our minds to know what species is what and what size they need to be to be harvested before pulling the trigger. We are very selective. We have only the breath in our lungs to make the decision to shoot or not. This mental ticking timer telling us to breathe makes us really focus on each dive and each shot to make sure it is the right decision. I hope to change the bad publicity associated with spearfishing as a whole. I want to help raise awareness of the importance of conservation one dive at a time. Remember to never freedive alone and never take more then you need. Sean Hascup owns Hascup Hunts International. Contact him at HascupHunts@gmail.com.
month, with numbers of over-slot snook caught. Local guides and some anglers have been using pigfish (grunts), pinfish, mullet, greenies and other baitfish with great success. The water in the river has cleared up some, and deeper docks with lights, the inlets and bridges continue to be the best spots. Snook will hit a variety of lures. My favorites are D.O.A. 4-inch paddletails on 1/8-ounce jigs. In stronger current, I like Shimano shallow-diving plugs in silver or white. Look for bait and birds. If there’s lots of bait, look for feeding fish, sometimes in schools. Big numbers of small trout are in the Harbor Branch and Vero area. I had several active days with 50 to 70 trout in the Vero area. Most of the trout in that area are small, between 12-16 inches. They are around patches of grass in 2 to 3 feet of water. Larger trout have been showing up in the Bear Point area, sometimes mixed with small trout. Gator trout have been caught from the power lines in Fort Pierce down to the St. Lucie Inlet by guides using live bait. My favorite trout lures are D.O.A. 4-inch pearl/white paddletail on a 1/8-ounce jig and mid-sized gold Zara Spook. I’ve been catching the occasional redfish on the flats around baitfish. I’ve noticed more blue crabs in the lagoon recently, which is a favorite redfish bait. Piers and mangroves are the haunts for redfish, which pull out deeper at low tide. Favorite lures include small gold spoons and gold paddletails on chartreuse jigs. I fish slower for redfish—sometimes dead-sticking a jig and popping it off the bottom. As the water cools, schools of mackerel and pompano will make their way up the lagoon from the inlets. Mackerel have very sharp teeth, so use a wire leader or a heavier fluorocarbon leader. Mackerel like shiny fast-moving lures, as do bluefish. Pompano will hit standard jigs, but I use pompano jigs, too. Many anglers fish off or around the south Stuart Lagoon bridges on the moving tides. Pompano also like shallow flats, and can be found by driving your boat on flats. They jump out of the water when startled by the engine. Sometimes they will jump in your boat! Richard Matteson is staff writer for the Stuart Rod and Reel Club. For information, call 336-414-3440.
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here is hope on the horizon to alleviate Florida’s water pollution woes. In October, by an overwhelming vote, the U.S. Senate approved major water resources legislation and sent it to President Donald Trump. His signature, which is expected, would clear the way for steps to reduce the massive algal blooms choking Florida’s coasts. Included in a nationwide list of projects authorized by the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Southern Storage Reservoir. The project would send excess water from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay and the Everglades instead of down the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee river systems. It would provide freshwater to the water-starved Everglades while reducing the discharge events of nutrient-laden output from Okeechobee that pollutes Florida estuaries on both coasts. WRDA also authorizes and funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a five-year study to develop technology for large-scale filtration of water to prevent and manage harmful algal blooms. While it might take a few years for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to secure federal funding for the reservoir project, a mechanism for funding the state’s portion of the project was approved be the state legislature in 2017. Once federal funding is secured, construction of the reservoir could take a decade or more.
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ld Bahama Bay Resort and Marina will host the second annual OBB Wahoo Charity Cup Nov. 15-17 in West End Grand Bahama. This is a charity tournament with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Leukemia & Lymphoma NI. Registration is $1,500 until day before the tournament. Last year’s inaugural tournament had 18 boats participate and raised over $100,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma through 20 percent of all entry fees and silent and live auction items that were donated by sponsors. After two long days of fishing, there will be an awards dinner with live music by country music recording artist Channing Wilson and Junkanoo performance by the locals of West End. Last year’s tournament paid out over $40,000 and winners received beautiful hand-carved wooden wahoo trophies. The 2017 tournament winner was the 48’ Viking Day Sea owned by Robert Desmond with a three fish aggregate weighing 109.6 pounds. Biggest fish of the tournament as well as top lady angler went to Andi DeYoung with a 48-pound wahoo aboard the Day Sea. We are looking forward to a bigger and better tournament this year with goals of exceeding the amount of money raised last year for such a great cause. For information or to register, visit www.obbwahoocharitycup.com.
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t took me awhile to realize it. Early in my career, my goal was to fish for as many different species as possible in freshwater and salt. That meant traveling from the Arctic (Alaska, Greenland and Iceland) to the tip of South America (Chile and Argentina) and everywhere in between. Travel also took me to Europe and Africa. I fished Scotland for salmon, the Cuanza River in Angola for husky tarpon, and interior waters in central Africa for tigerfish. Add to that probing the Amazon and its tributaries for peacock bass and other species. My passion for travel took me to countless countries in pursuit of various species. Sometimes, I would be one of very few Americans who fished remote waters in one land or another. And, it should be noted that I visited all 50 states and fished in many of them for a wide variety of species. When I started in the outdoor business, the late Joe Brooks told me to fish for as many species as possible everywhere in the world. I took his advice. As the years rolled by, people began to ask where my favorite place to fish was. Coming up with an answer wasn’t easy. After considerable thought and deliberation, I decided that if I had to fish only one place, my choice would be Miami, Fla. Let me tell you why. It’s easy to reach by plane, car or train. You can stay in a five star hotel (if that’s your choice) rather than some broken-down cabin in the wilderness. And you also have an incredible choice of restaurants. Biscayne Bay lies at Miami’s doorstep. Among dozens of species, you can focus on bonefish, permit and tarpon on the shallow flats. Government Cut is the main shipping channel leading from the bay to the Atlantic. Just a few miles offshore, the Gulf Stream flows northward carrying warm water that attracts many species of fish. I should point out that right inside the cut you can catch snook and other denizens. Sailfish are a prime target along the Gulf Stream, with an occasional blue marlin surprising anglers. There are also swordfish. Dolphin are plentiful along with tuna, wahoo, kingfish, bonito and many other species. A coral reef plus various submerged wrecks provide a home
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for grouper, snapper and other bottom dwellers, and it’s not unusual to find cobia. If redfish is your primary target, it’s a reasonably short drive to Flamingo in Everglades National Park, where the shallows host a large population of reds. Several other species make these waters their home including sharks, tarpon and other critters. I even caught a sawfish in this area once. The Florida Keys really begin in Miami, and it’s an easy drive to Key Largo and beyond. The Overseas Highway has been vastly improved, giving you access to excellent fishing waters. It’s difficult to find a place anywhere in the world that provides an angler an outstanding opportunity to enjoy fishing for some of the greatest gamefish. That’s why Miami holds the title of My Favorite Fishing Hole.
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